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  • Jasmin Smajic

    Scientist, engineer & author

    Electrification from atoms to systems

    I work at the intersection of advanced materials, energy, and electrification—from battery cell chemistry to charging infrastructure and commercial energy storage.

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    Featured Writing

    • The fatal flaw in EV battery swapping – June 2026
    • Lyten #1: the startup that bought Northvolt – March 2026
    • Are sodium-ion batteries ready for prime time? – January 2026
    • European innovation at crossroads – March 2025
    • A deep dive into Toyota’s batteries – November 2024
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    What I Do

    Writing & Analysis

    Through Lithium Horizons, I publish independent research and analysis on battery technology, electrification, and industrial strategy.

    Industry

    I work across the battery value chain, from materials and cell development to battery systems, charging infrastructure, and commercial energy storage.

    Research

    My research focuses on advanced materials and electrochemical energy storage, with more than 20 peer-reviewed publications covering batteries, nanomaterials, and next-gen energy technologies.

    Speaking & Advisory

    I help companies, investors, and public organizations evaluate battery technologies, navigate emerging trends, and make informed decisions across the electrification landscape.

    Selected Research

    View my full list of publications here.

    • All-solid-state lithium batteries with NMC955 cathodes: PVDF-free formulation with SBR and capacity recovery insights – Energy Materials, 2025
    • Anisotropic Superconducting Nb2CTx MXene Processed by Atomic Exchange at the Wafer Scale – Advanced Materials, 2024
    • Graphene nanowalls grown on copper mesh – Nanotechnology, 2023
    • The interaction of red phosphorus with supporting carbon additives in lithium-ion battery anodes – Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 2022
    • Aqueous aluminum-carbon rechargeable batteries – Advanced Materials Interfaces, 2021

    About

    I hold a PhD and MSc in Materials Science & Engineering from KAUST and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rijeka.

    My career has taken me from laboratory research to startups and industrial product development, providing an end-to-end perspective on electrification—from fundamental materials and battery cells to commercial energy storage and charging infrastructure.

    Work With Me

    Interested in technical advisory, speaking engagements, or research collaborations? Let’s connect through one of the channels below:

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